The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

inwardly mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides of

more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time

her who initiated.

his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it

actions were testimony to this, and her heart warmed

But...

arm while her

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived

the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a

system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of

stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed

It belonged to Ava.

at you in ten minutes. We should

"Got it."

shut off after

screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and

should be able to meet

to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to

their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month to maintain

being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons.

missions, everyone in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to complete the

mission complete, we

on the table and

then blankly stared at the

sure

his absence,

after he took over his role that he understood just how good

think about

felt his chest tighten

all this time had passed, he couldn't

him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods.

he want such

Ding—!

Ryan received a

drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone

as heavy

deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself

to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a nervous

'Calm down Ryan.'

for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

a single word. And one

stood up from his seat

look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his

can't go on, I need to

***

"We're here."

black car and stretched my body. A familiar

eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the same

quite put how I was feeling into

almost felt like it was eating away at the little sanity that

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